fentanyl, Pierre Poilievre

Poilievre promises to hit fentanyl 'kingpins' with mandatory life sentences
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said on Wednesday that he will change criminal law if he's elected so that all drug "kingpins" convicted of trafficking what he's calling major quantities of fentanyl are hit with a mandatory life sentence in prison.
Poilievre would impose mandatory life sentences for trafficking over 40 mg of fentanyl
The Conservative Party also wants traffickers caught with between 20 mg and 40 mg of the drug to be sentenced to 15 years in prison
Poilievre seeks life sentences for traffickers of more than 40 mg of fentanyl
Poilievre is scheduled to hold a news conference in Vancouver later Wednesday. The Conservatives also want traffickers caught with between 20 mg and 40 mg of the drug to be sentenced to 15 years in prison. According to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, two milligrams can kill a person. Health Canada says “a few grains” can be deadly.
Poilievre proposes life in prison for fentanyl dealers and invokes unusual Charter defence
Fentanyl trafficking, under existing law, can already be punished with life in prison, and sentences are often more than 10 years
Poilievre would impose life sentences for trafficking more than 40 mg of fentanyl
A Conservative government would bring in mandatory life sentences for those convicted of trafficking, producing or exporting more than 40 mg of fentanyl, Pierre Poilievre said Wednesday.
Donald Trump is forcing Pierre Poilievre and Liberal leadership front-runners to make the same pitch to Canadians
You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy. This site is protected by ...
Poilievre's pivot: Conservatives conducting internal surveys to adapt message
A possible tariff war with the United States, Justin Trudeau's departure and the Liberal leadership race are all upsetting ...
Poilievre says the Charter supports locking up drug kingpins without using the notwithstanding clause
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he’s not worried about the Charter of Rights and Freedoms getting in the ...
Jacobin on MSN5d
Pierre Poilievre Wants Radical Austerity for Canada
Canada is likely to witness a turn toward more aggressive right-wing politics. This shift was set in motion by the ...
Conservative Canadian PM hopeful Pierre Poilievre vows US will be ‘hit hard’ over Trump’s tariffs if he’s elected to replace Trudeau
It has to hit hard. We have to be very pinpoint and surgical,” said Poilievre, who has drawn comparisons to President Trump.
With tariff threat paused for now, Poilievre renews call for Parliament to resume
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling for Canadian soldiers to be sent to the border, as the country teeters on the ...
Pierre Poilievre calls on Ottawa to send troops to the Canada-U.S. border
The Conservative leader called on the federal government to send Canadian soldiers to bolster the Canada-U.S. border, hours ...
DeSmog9h
Pierre Poilievre Keen on Canadian LNG Despite Economic and Environmental Risk
His push for more gas development alarms climate change experts amid growing evidence of declining global LNG demand.